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In his article “The Way of Tea”, Paul Vaurney describes that tea has been elevated to an art. As in Chine, tea was appreciated in Japan for its medicinal value. In Japanese historical records, we can find that the Japanese monk Eisai, one of the founders of the Zen sect of Buddhism, wrote a book praising tea as a medicine that was especially good for the heart. In that book, he recommended tea as a means of staying awake during the long hours of seated meditation practiced in Zen temples.

During the 15th century, however, the drinking of tea itself eventually became the focus of the gatherings, and participants used the Chinese objects for serving the tea, as well as for display in alcoves and on shelves.

Zen transfromed the tradition of tea drinking into he ritualistic ceremony known as the “way of tea”. Then, the tea ceremony continues to enjoy considerable popularity in Japan.

I think i’m gonna start drinking tea, instead of coffee :)

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